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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,052, 255,371.88 and 100,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,052, 255,371.88 and 100,169.76 is: 138,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,052 : 255,371.88 = 100,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,052/255,371.88 = 100,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,052x = 255,371.88 × 100,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,052x = 25,580,539,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,580,539,930.35/185,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,234.33

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